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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 14,047.56, 19,377.36 and 9,009.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 14,047.56, 19,377.36 and 9,009.96 is: 12,428.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    14,047.56 : 19,377.36 = 9,009.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    14,047.56/19,377.36 = 9,009.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    14,047.56x = 19,377.36 × 9,009.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    14,047.56x = 174,589,238.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,589,238.51/14,047.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,428.44

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